Are Root Canals Safe? Debunking the Biggest Myths About Root Canal Treatment

Are root canals safe—or is root canal treatment actually harmful?
In this video, we debunk the biggest myths about root canal treatment and explain what really happens during a modern root canal procedure. Despite what you may have heard online, root canals are a safe, evidence-based dental treatment designed to eliminate infection and save your natural tooth.
We cover where the fear around root canals started, why outdated information still circulates online, and what current science says about root canal safety and overall health.

⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 Intro
0:29 The myth that root canals are unhealthy
1:22 Where did this myth even come from?
2:43 What actually happens in a root canal
4:59 Does a root canal increase the risk of disease?
6:02 Why I think this myth won’t die
7:04 Outro

Root canals are one of the most common dental procedures, yet they’re also one of the most misunderstood. If you’ve heard that root canals cause disease or harm your health, this video breaks down the facts vs fiction using modern, science-based dentistry.

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